Motorcycle Tours of Europe

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From the rolling hills of Ireland and the picturesque coastal roads of Portugal to the winding mountain passes of the Alps and the ancient routes through Turkey, Europe can be thoroughly enjoyed on two wheels. If you’re a motorcycle enthusiast looking to tour the continent, there are several companies that offer an array of trips, both self-guided and with a trained leader. Bring your own bike or rent one from the tour company, and take off on a road trip across Europe.

Ultimate Alps Tour

Edelweiss Bike Travel offers an Ultimate Alps Tour, a challenging trip through Germany, Switzerland and Italy. The 10-day trip offers eight days of riding, and most days you’ll spend seven to nine hours a day on your bike. Begin in Munich where you’ll meet up with your tour group, rent your motorcycle and get a route map and safety briefing from the guides, one of whom will be on a bike and the other of whom will be in a support van that carries luggage and passengers tired of riding the bike. Wind your way through narrow mountain passes and sweeping lakeside paths as you travel through Lucerne, Lake Como and the Dolomites on your way back to Munich. Edelweiss Bike Travel Sportplatzweg 14 6414 Mieming Austria +43-5264-5690 edelweissbike.com

Corsican Caper

Start your Corsican Caper tour with Beach’s Motorcycle Adventures in Munich where motorcycle enthusiasts can tour the BMW museum before winding through the Bavarian countryside to your first glimpse of the Alps. Tackle the steep and winding roads of the mountain range through Austria and northern Italy, where you’ll spend the night in a waterfront hotel on Lake Maggiore. You’ll have a free day in southeastern France before heading to the Mediterranean for a night on the Riviera. From Nice, sail to Corsica, birthplace of Napoleon, where you’ll have several days to explore the twisting roads and striking views throughout the island. End your motorcycle tour in Florence, after exploring the Arno River and the city’s art galleries. Beach's Motorcycle Adventures, Ltd. 2763 W. River Road Grand Island, NY 14072 716-773-4960 beachs-mca.com

Czech Hungary Tour

Spend 15 days exploring central and eastern Europe as you tackle the roads of Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia and the Czech Republic. SM Tours offers both guided and self-guided tours of this region that begin and end in Ljubljana, Slovenia. You’ll travel between 110 and 220 miles per day, with rest days in Budapest, Prague, Salzburg and the High Tatras in Slovakia. Your tour includes accommodations at comfortable hotels, and you’ll enjoy traditional meals with local wine or beer throughout your trip. SMTours d.o.o. Ov?akova 12 1211 Ljubljana - Šmartno Slovenia +386-41-332-418 smtours.com

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Ashley Talley has been a professional writer for more than 10 years, specializing in travel and health. Her work has been published in "Coastal Living" magazine, "Wrightsville Beach Magazine" and "Choice," an anthology praised by "Vanity Fair" and the "LA Times." She graduated from Brown University with honors and holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing from the University of North Carolina.

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